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One Place Family Justice Center held a press conference today to discuss the increase in domestic violence during the pandemic.
Domestic violence has always been a serious problem nationwide, with over 300,00 calls to the national hotline per year. The Justice center spoke about how COVID-19 has contributed to the increase of calls and cases. It was announced that the national hotline surveyed victims from march to may of 2020 to determine how COVID was affecting them.
They received over 6,000 calls in which 91% of the victims feared for their lives. 60% reported physical abuse. There has been a 15% increase in calls in the past year. The Once Place Family Justice Center encourages people to reach out whenever they feel in danger.
Pandemic within a pandemic: Groups raise awareness about domestic violence
Pandemic within a pandemic: Groups raise awareness about domestic violence By WSFA Staff | March 4, 2021 at 6:31 PM CST - Updated March 4 at 6:49 PM
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - It’s described as a pandemic within a pandemic, and there are many experts who are very concerned. The pressures of staying home coupled with the stresses of the pandemic can make a dangerous environment even more volatile for domestic abuse victims.
But there are resources in the River Region for those who find themselves trapped.
According to national statistics, nearly 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner every minute. One in four woman and one in seven men have been seriously assaulted by a partner.
You might see more people wearing blue than usual on Monday. Monday is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. According to Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey, human trafficking is the second biggest crime in the world, after the illegal drug trade. He says it’s not just happening in third world countries, but also the U.S. and even here in Alabama..